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on that subject, which were approved by
President Diaz not long ago-but still,
there is 50 much unnecessary red tape
involved that Americans will not use
them. Could they be brought within the
bounds of common sense, the books of the
Postotiice Department at Ell Paso and
Laredo, like infailible barometers, would
show an immediate rise in the transaction
Of international business.
Speaking of postofiices, if you go into
one almost anywhere in this land of g Dios
Y Libertad" and ask, in English, for
letter, the obliging Postmaster, or one of
his deputies, will toss out the whole stock
addressed to foreign names, whether 1t be
a peck or bushel and allow you to select
for yourself, quite indifferent as to whether
you cenfine yourself TO your own or other
peoples mail. Although my countrymen
are proverbially honest, that is allowing
rather too much latitude, as has sometimes
transpired, both in matters of love and
lucre. | notice that they never do that
way with any but foreigners letters, the
Mexicans themselves being more carefully
served from pjgeon-holes alphabetically
arranged. Whether this distinction is
made because they are unwilling to take
extra trouble for "outside barbarians," or
because they know too well their own
little peculiarities, is matter Of coniect-
ure. The laws against opening other
peoples letters are even more severe in
Mexico than in the United States, but
they are enforced only among those to the
manor born, and Americans need expect
no redress here for wrongs of any kind.
When first came to Mexico the postal
rates between the various States was %
cents per half ounce, and postal-cards g
cents eachl were not permitted except as
sent to other countries Thus if letter
only went a mile and crossed the line into
another Mexican State, the rate Of postage
was twenty-five cents: while to the United
States, Europe, China or Australia it was
only ten cents. The laws have since been
modified so that it is ten cents within the
! bordersof the republic, and five cents to for
eign countries. There Is no city delivery
{ system, and "drop" letters are positively
refused. In most Mexican towns the Post
Office is closed for three or four hours in
the middle of the day, to allow the usual
siesta to the Postmaster and his employees
FANNIE B. WARD.
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Written for the REC0RD-UNIoN.l
OUT WARD BOUND.

stood at morn on q lonely shore,
And watched the oceans spray,
As each shining wave kissed the rocky strand,
Where the glistening sunbeams lay;
And saw i'll the distance gallant ship
Glide along with her human freight,
AS fearless She rode each crested wave,
Or her way through the Golden Gate.
Me thought as saw her sail away
Ger the waters 50 darby blue
OF the perils lying along her path,
SO dangerous to ship and crew
Yet she g4ides DER the waves like thing of life
Her sails are set to the breeze,
She feels no fear of the stom-kings strife,
As proudly she rides the deep seas.
And as l watched the lessening sail,
thought OF the loved ones at home
Of the prayers and fond wishes sf flowing hearts,
Now left in sorrow to moan
Ofhopes and fears intermingled with tears
or prayers sent over the sea,
For the safe return CT that gallant ship,
Now breasting the waves SO fearlessly.
But that gallant ship soon passed from sight
Leaving naught to tell of her track
Through the waste of waters so dangerously
deep,
Der which she may ne'er come back
VIII she again return through the Golden Gate
On her way from the open sea?
Or will she be numbered among the lost
And her fate be shrouded in mystery?
- Mrs NELLIE BLOOM.
West Oakland, December IS, 1857
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West Oakland, December IS, ISL ;7.-i~ DN''
The Effect of Colors on the Mind.


There are some curious things in regard
to the way in which the human mind is
affected by colors as well as the human
sight. We are all familiar with what is
termed color blindness and the unexpected
results that sometimes attend it, but color
sound IS something which has received
much less investigation. How much or in
what way animals are affected by colors i
not very well understood, but the subject
has been Investigated enough to know
that they are influenced by them, and the
future will probably bring out some sur
prislng results to the one who shall thor
oughly cultivate this comparatively unex-
plored field Of research. Some people can
select and appreciate the colors of sounds,
and to them the speaking of name pre-
sents, mentally, a well-defined color or
combination of colors, different names hav-
ing different shades or combinations. The
same name should, of course, always pre-
sent the same color or combination when
spoken, although to different people, pos
sesslng the faculty, given name or sound
does not present the same characteristics,
10 prove the first of these two facts list
OF names was prepared and the shade or
color given by a lady who has this power
marked against each one of the list. After
several weeks the names were again read
to her and the colors designated by her
marked. This course was pursued several
times during year or more, the lady not
being allowed to see the results in that
time. During these several experiments
| the only variations in the answers given
were such as would be natural where there
was some uncertainty in regard to terms
for example, the answer to a given name
at one time might be "bluish," at another
lead color" SO what was called "straw
color" might afterwards be called "buff.p
The approach to similarity in the shades
shows that the same mental picture was
present and only language was at fault.
With one or two exceptions these were the
only changes noted in the several trials.
and the extent to which the experiments
were carried warrants the belief that there
was well-defined idea of the color OF
words.-PopWtdr Science Monthly.
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Mr.. Keely Motor Kelly says he will
not hereafter require either the generator
or the liberator and that he has ceased ex-
perimenting with the development of the
vaporic or etheric forces. All right, move
them into the yard, for the pesky things
might go Off and spoil man, who as a
great many people believe, has an idea
worth the elaboration. While ii is true
keely has had Il good show to prove the
power of his mysterious force, nevertheless
he is entitled to an extension Of time, for
he is not interfering with anybody's life,
liberty or pursuit of happiness, and it is
well to remember that the lives of great
inventors prove that he who laughs best
laughs last-Tntei'- Ocean.
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that although they may fulfill every duty
of their position with the most perfect ex-
actitude, and may even love their husbands
tenderly, the law allows them to have no
legal claim upon them. At any time of
the day or night, if man be wearied of
his wife, or for any reason DESTROYS of be-
ing rid of her, he has only to lead her to
the door, and by pronouncing the simple
words, you are divorced" he is free from
her forever-4N the Year Found.
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Advice to Mothers.-S1rs. Winslo =
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used Will
children are cutting teeth It relieves the little
sufferer at once it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub awakes as bright as a button" II is
very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child,
softeris the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and IS the best known
remedy for diarrhra, whether arising from teeth
ing or other causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
mr15-lyMWF
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What Am 1 to Do?

The symptoms of Biliousness are unhap-
PLY but too well known. They differ in
different individuals TO some extent. A
Bilious man is seldom breakfast-eater
Too frequently, alas, be has an excellent
appetite for liquids, but none for solids of
a morning. His tongue viii hardly bear
inspection at any time; if it is not white
and iurred, IL IS rough at all events.
The digestive system is wholly out OF
order, and Diarrhea or Constipation NAV
be symptom, or the two may alternate.
There are often Hemorrhoids or even loss
of blood. There msy be giddiness and
often headache and acidity or fiatulence
and tenderness in the pit of the stomach.
To correct ell this, if not effect cure, Try
Green's August Flower. 1t costs but q
trife, and thousands attest its efficacy.
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The usual treatment of catarrh is veTy uu-
salts factory as thousands of deSpairing patients
can testify. On this point trustworthy medi-
cal writer says: Proper local treatment is posi-
lively necessary to success but many, If not
most of the remedies in general use by physi-
clan afford but temporary benefit. A cure GER
tainly cannot be expected from snuffs powders,
douches and washes" ELY'S CREAM BALM
is a remedy which combines the important
requisites of quick action, specific curative
power with perfect safety and pleasantness to
the patient. u
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Harriet Beecher Stowe is still living,
but is very feeble. The death of her hus-
band has added many years to her appear
ance. and she has lost entirely her vigor
and enthusiasm. In her modest little
house in Hartford she awaits listlessly the
end of her busy life. Sadly she said few
days ago to a friend. NO; | write no
more. l have done, I have done, have
done"
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GENERAL NOTICES.
Beauty and Fragrance.

These are both attributes of the lovely. Beau
ty OF the teeth, fragrance of the breath are twin
benefactions conferred by SOZODONT The
queens of society, the brightest ornaments of
the lyric and dramatic stage, the refined every
where commend it, 1yTuThS
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A DEAR LITTLE SCHEMER

There was a little daughter once.
Whose feet were-oh, 50 small
That when the Christmas Eve came round,
They wouldn't do at all.
At last she said they wouldn't do,
And so she tried another's,
And folding her wee stocking up,
She slyly took her mothers.
"Tu pin this big one here" she said
Then sat before the fire,
Watching the supple, dancing flames,
And shadows darling by her,
Till silently she drifted Off
To that queer land. you know,
Of" Nowhere in particular
Where sleepy children 60
She never knew tfe tumult rare
That came upon the roof
She never heard the patter
OF single reindeer hoot;
She never knew how Some One came
And looked his shrewd surprise
At the wee foot and the stocking
So different in size
She only knew, when morning dawned,
That she was safe in bed.
- It's Christmas Ho!" and merrily
She raised her pretty head;
Then. wild with glee she saw what dear
Old Santa Claus F" had done,
And ran to tell the joyful news
To each and every one.
Mamma Papa Please come and look
A lovely doll, and all !"
And See how full the stocking is
Mine aDoiiId have been too small.
l borrowed this Tor Santa Claus.
1t is MT fair, you know,
To make him wait forever
For little girl to grow"
M. H. d. in St Nicholas for December
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Two students ring hated professors
ben at midnight. He puts his head out of
the window aud wants to know what's up.
One OF your windows is wide open ?'
Wheref7 exclaimed the startled professor
" The one you are looking out Of"
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The Approved Christmas Story.

Begone, William Henry hcnceforth
you are no son of mine. Letnoty your accursed
presence e'er darken my door again; you
are dead to me forever more"
ooh, father, father" puts in William
Henry's ma, say not SO. Remember he
is oar child. Have mercy, father, | pray
thee mercy for"-
"Silence, woman | cast him forth, and
never again let his name pass your lips an
my hearing Begone, sir r
And William Henry is gone, sassy to the
last.
Ma faints, and would call Bill back, but
pa puts in his veto, and the curtain drops.
CHAPTER II.
Years pass. No word from Bill.
CHAPTER III.
1t is Christmas Eve
CHAPTER ".
Pa and ma are discovered seated before
the fireplace Ten years have gone by
and Bill has never shown up. Pa has
never mentioned his name and ma dares'nt.
CHAPTER V.
A knock is heard at the dooor. A whole
chapter is given to this knock, as 1t is the
only startling thing in this kind of a story.
CHAPTER VI.
Pa opens the door Bearded stranger
walks in. Gle is always tall and bearded. }
"Don't you know me ?" he asks in a
husky voice
"Will-your! my SON." shrieks ma.
William folds her to his breast. Pa willis.
William enfoids pa also. They hug-also
weep.
CHAPTER VII.
Mortgage on pa and mas house Will
lam pays it of, and is blessed by pa.
CHAPTER VIII.
Christmas dinner A plate has been laid
for William regularly by ma for ten years,
1t is now turned over. William eats So
do they ALL This is the end.-Zeaas Dune
in brakes Magazine.
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W.P.COLEMAN
325 J STREET.
- p - M =
FOR SALE.

$2,5OO-1OO Acres, one-quarter mile
from Railroad Station; three miles
from Latrobe, Ell Dorado county
small house and barn; chicken
house; wagon shed; good well of
water; all fenced; 40 acres cleared;
several living springs. II bargain 431
S3,5O0-SO Acres, with good dwell
ing of rooms, barn and wagon
shed; Is miles from city on Pleas
ant Grove Road. 427.
$3.50 Per Acre-255 acres, three
miles from the city small orchard,
good house, two barns will be sold
in S0-acre tracts; fine fruit Iend.421
$50 Per Acre-50 Acres four miles
from the city, on Lower Stockton
Road; good dwelling and barn;
small orchard and vineyard; three
windmills, four wells all fenced.
$42 so Per Acre-72O acres, well
improved and located; rich soil. 413
$50 Per Acre-240 Acres, near the
city; a good tract to subdivide. 4O5.
$3.50 Per Acre-6O Acres, two miles
from the city. This can be SUBJ
divided nicely. S.
SIT Per Acre-25O Acres, two miles
from Folsom. 346.
$40 Per Acre-4O Acres, near Florin
some improvements. 406.
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How aDyingChild
Was Saved !!

CICERO, HAMILTON Co.. IND, Sept, 10, 1851
The following is a true account of what your
S. s. S. has done for our little daughter, Hazel
now four years old. when 70 months old
lump appeared on herhee1, which slowly grew
larger. The family physician thought It was
caused by piece of broken glass or needle.
but failed to bring anything to light. The
child became feebler all the time seeming to
lose the use OF her leg. and finally quit walk
ing entirely. Tho middle finger and thumb
OF either hand became enlarged, the flesh be
coming hard. The hip joints became involv.
ed, so that when seventeen months old she
could not stand, having lost the use OF leg
and arm. Partial curvature OF the spine also
followed. The nervous system was wrecked,
muscles contracted, and there was general
wasting OF flesh and muscle. At eighteen
months of age she was placed under the
treatment of a prominent physician of Bos-
ton, Mass, but at the end Of ten months she
had declined to such degree that she was in
dying condition. This was In April 1886
We took the child away not knowing what
to do. In this dreadful dilemma we were
pver-persuaded by friends to try lone bot
tie" OF SwrFT's SPECIFIC. which we did, and
before 1t had all been taken we saw a change
AVi VIC Dtthcl III ulpSpLiSs W hSph ~
up, and have done SO to this ddS, and will
keep 1t up, II the Lord wills, for many days
to come, for 1t has brought our dying Hazel
to life, to vigor, TO strength and health again.
The ashen hue Of her cheeks has changed to
arosy tint She is able to walk anywhere.
her lansuor and melancholy have passed
away, and she Is now a blithe, cheerful. hap
Ply rompins child. Should you wish TO in.
-
virtue of s. S. s., our names and what We
have said is but portion OF what we owe to
you, should you wish to use them.
Kindly yours
BEN. F. SWIFT
GERTRUDE Z. SWIFT
P. o. Box 66.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
fee.
The sWIyTsPEci1c Co. Drawer Atlanta, Ga
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If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
THOMPSON'S EYE WATER. Druggists sell. 1t
at 25 cents. ol5-iyS
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4 Clever Dodge.


A young provincial, coming TO Paris for
the purpose Of negotiating the purchase of
a share in commercial house, had on his
arrival intrusted for safe keeping his cap
ital-amounting to $4,000 liyres-to a
friend and the necessary arrangements
having been completed, applied to him for
Il restitution of the deposit. His friend
who in the meantime had converted the
sum to his own use-stared at him with
well-feigned establishment, and fatty de-
MED having received any money from him;
and on the other reproaching him for his
treachery, cut short the interview by ac-
cusing him Of an attempt at extortion.
Finding all remembrance useless, the
young man betook himself as a last re-
source to the hotel of the Lieutenant OF
Police, and related to him the whole
story.
When he had finished, NJ. de Sartine in
quired if he had not asked for a written
acknowledgment of the deposit.
NO" he replied " | had no reason to
doubt my friends good faith, and demanded
none"
"Were any witnesses present on the oc-
casion ?" continued his questioner.
"Only his wife"
"That is quite sufficient" replied the
magistrate $50 into the next room and
remain there until | send for YOU
Summoning one of his exempts, he des-
patched him in quest of the individual
suspected of fraud, and on the arrival OF
the latter informed him that he was
charged with refusing to give back de-
post Of $4,000 livres which had been con-
tided to his care.
81 know nothing about it" was the re-
ply.
"That may be-" said the Lieutenant
"but to satisfy me of your innocence you
will write to your wife, who, am told
witnessed the transaction, to this effect
Deliver to the bearer the $4,000 livres !
received in deposit from Monsieur Jules
Dutailleur,' and add your customary sig
nature"
Not daring to disobeY the order, the
man, though with evident reluctance, did
as he was enjoined and the same exempt
taking charge of the miSsive returned in
short time with the money. COMPOUNDED
by the discovery of his guilt, the culprit
fell on his knees before the magistrate and
implored his clemency; whereupon NJ. de
Sartine, after severely reprimanding him
for his treachery, added to his confusion
by confronting him with his dupe, to
whom he returned the stolen property,
cautioning him in future to be more care
full in the choice of his friends Temple
Bar
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The best pace in Cal=ia 20 have yo- printing do,si
A. ]. JOHNSON Z Co.'S. go St, Sacramento. eAl
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If you want a Number One CARPET
woven on short notice, send it 20 MARY 5. COW
GER, GH2 Il street. 4
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WANTED.

City Bonds, Gas Stock, Building and Loan
Stock.
aJ-Money loaned at low rate of interest.
Apply to ISAAC JOSEPH, No. 531 K street.
2utf
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FOR SALE-TO LET.

TJIO LET-A CONTRACT FOR TAKING DOWN
| and cleaning 100000 brick, more or less, TO
lowest bidder, reserving the right to reject or
accept all or any bids. Apply to n. CLAAK'S
POTTERY. d22StA
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nor SALE-FIFTY HEAD Or MORE OF
T. No. Dairy Cows and Heifers. Address +.
II. Slack, Sacramento, Cal. d14-tf
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{SOR SALE-A VALUABLE NEWSPAPER
{ property, in one of the most prosperous and
thriving cities of California. The address OF
the advertiser has been left At the RECORD
UNION Office, and will be furnished upon appli-
cation diff
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REAL ESTATE, ETC.


A Good hard finished house, rooms:
close to depot in FlOrin, So pen
month.
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FOR SAID.

FOR SALE
A MODERN-BUILT COTTAGE OF FIVE
n rooms; flowers and fruit trees, barn; lot
40-l60, on NJ street.
ALSO a desirable modern built two-story
house six large rooms, pantry, bath, hot and
cold water, fine brick cellar, barn, etc; cement
side and garden walk; corner lot, 40xlG0, on
street; one-third cash, balance can remain on
mortgage.
ALSO, very desirable, well-fnished, eight
room house, with conveniences, barn, etc; cor
ner lot, S0X160, on p street.
WASHBURN &. SCOTT,
ReaI Estate Agents, 81 j Street, sacra-
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HOP-YARD TO RENT-TEN ACRES WELL
II set in hops, with hop-house, kiln and press,
with the poles Apply to JAMES HOLLAND,
Twelfth street, near the bridge, American river
Sacramentn- HeCamLer L 1851 Gla-l1,a
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TO LET,

4 NEW, MODERN BUILT COTTAGE HOUSE;
n five rooms; bathroom with hot water attach
ment; PANTRY, closets, double parlors. VIII be
finished in a few DAYS.
SWEETSER & AMSDEN,
d22-tf Real Estate Agents, 1912 Fourth street
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Mortgage on pa and mas house viii
am pays it of, and is blessed by pa.
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TOR SALOON ACCOUNT OF THE FIRE
Z occurring at the Pottery, situated on J
street, between Thirty-third and Thirty-foarth,
we offer for sale one 40horse- power boiler, one
11-inch engine, a large lot of 2j& and 3-inch
shsfting, with pulleys and hangers. Also, six
clay mills, % kiln doors, pipe machines, l00,-
600 red brick, and $1,000 fire brick, all slightly
damaged. Also, $50 cords of frst-class l-foot
wood. Td2S-Im*l n. CLARE
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TOR sALE-FOUR LOTS, SOxi6o: SOUTH
Z side of block, between U and 2, Twentieth
and Twenty-iirst streets; one of the most ele
waited and pleasant locations for q residence in
the city; short distance from street railroad.
Apply to W. Z. CHAHBERLAIN, Mt Bank OF
ID. %. MII.I.S q 90 nii-lrN
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{TOR SALE BOOKs-2OO0 VOLUMES OF
4 standard books, including many valuable
medical and law books, at less then half price.
Send for price list. Address n. y. CANNED.
1901 Third street, Sacramento. dl26t
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TOR SALE-IMPROVED AND UNEMPLOYED
e property on Eleventh and Twelfth streets
Inquire of II. G. HAYS, the plumber. d22-3t